Joan Smalls

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BFFs...they really do look great together. Time for that ed.

 

[charliehorse]

^^ Agreed, they have kind of similar faces.

 

[fantastical]

beautiful! I love their skin tones together. they are definitely editorial ready

 

[fantastical]

love this candid! her skin is just
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This Week's Model: Joan Smalls

Joan Smalls (seen here backstage at Roberto Cavalli) has been modeling since 2007, but you could say that it's only now that she's really getting noticed. The 21-year-old previously appeared in the Nordstrom catalogue and walked for smaller designers like Benajmin Cho and Heatherette. But this past January she landed her big break with an exclusive at Givenchy couture. "It was my rebirth," says the Puerto Rico native. "I will always be appreciative to Ricardo Tisci for believing in me." After seeing her all over the fall runways, we were more than ready to get to get to know Smalls a little better.

When did you realize you wanted to be a model?
I became obsessed watching fashion TV shows when I was a teenager and recognized that I had the height and body frame. I especially became hooked when I saw on E! True Hollywood Story how much a model can make and how I can achieve a better living for my family and me.

What was your first big splurge when you made it in the modeling world?
I got my dad a pickup truck.

What are your favorite hangouts back home?
A town called Pinones that has secluded beaches that I would frequent with my boyfriend. It felt like paradise.

Tell us a favorite childhood memory.
When I was about four years old I would sneak my two dogs Milo and Otis into my room and have them lay on each side of me while I watched Sesame Street.

What are three things that you always carry in your suitcase?
My bikini, a pair of black high heels and a pair of comfortable jeans.

What's been your biggest fashion mistake?
I hope I haven't had one!

What do you have a weakness for?
Kittens and shoes.

Give us three words to describe yourself.
Caring, funny and astute.

If you could change one thing about yourself, what would it be?
To not be so affected by negative situations.

Where do you see yourself in 10 years?
Hopefully successful, and with a family.

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[Salvatore]

Her attitude is amazing and she seems so simple and down-to-earth !

 

[ax80]

Prada F/W 10-11 Milan: Beauty.

Catwalking.com

 

[dreamgirl]

OMG!!! in love with these close-ups... she is just stunning!!! her eyes are piercing... and the lips are just supersensual

 

[AriLove]

Wow! Those Prada closeups are litterally breathtaking Joan is so beautiful!
Smiley Joan at Roberto Cavalli

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[fer19dog]

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[AriLove]

Joan for J.Crew

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[AriLove]

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[simplylovely]

^ Lovely!

 

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Joan can work any look. Soft easy beautiful @J Crew.

 

[Faith Akiyama]

Well-deserved recognition via Style.com - one of its Top Ten Models of Fall 2010!

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Proof it isn't always about the big debut: Smalls spent several years as a catalog model before being repackaged by her agency and subsequently catching the eye of virtually every major casting director this season. Her appearance at veteran-heavy shows like Michael Kors and Hermès suggests this stunning beauty has staying power.

Style.com

 

[HeatherAnne]

^ Awesome! Love Joan, those closeups from Prada are divine

 

[Luxx]

She is going to be an editorial star. Mark my words. The runway season was impeccable and the editorials will equal, if not surpass that. Birds told me and I believe them

 

[AriLove]

Yay! I do want to believe those birds, too Can't wait to see her in all the major publications

 

[fantastical]

sounds exciting! looking very forward to it

 

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Those 'chirping' birds just made my day. Holding my breath for the editorial onslaught. Yes! Couldnt happen to a nicer more beautiful girl...congrats in advance to Joan)

 

[AriLove]

Joan and Samantha at Emma Watson and Co. Fête London's Emerging Designers, March 25, 2010

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